Presently known only from the death record of his son John C. Griffin. Married to a Mary Doyle who was born in Ireland.
Date of birth entered here is rough guesswork based on the birthdates of his known children.
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The linked John possibly moved to Leeds in Yorkshire, England - his family certainly did
This John is connected to America, therefore I believe they are very unlikely to be the same person.